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2022 Lexus Es Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Es Hybrid years?

Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted15 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 12 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance350%
Other117%
Seat Belts117%
Body & Structure117%

Does the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V865000AirbagsDecember 20, 2023 · 999,901 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2022 Lexus ES300H. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the contact continued driving at an undisclosed speed when another vehicle in front of him came to a sudden stop. The contact stated that his foot slipped from the accelerator pedal and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 16, 2023 · crash

2022 Lexus Es Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Lexus Es Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.